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Methodological and Research Services

Office for National Statistics · Central government

In brief

Office for National Statistics has announced plans to buy research work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

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Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for research contracts across the UK (from 297 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is planning a forthcoming procurement for Methodological and Research Services to support the delivery and development of the UK's economic, social and population statistics.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 038583-2026

About the buyer

Office for National StatisticsLast 12 months

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From notice 038583-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.